WorksheetsJoists
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 7mins
Which would be the correct, common spacing for floor joists?
300mm
20"
50cm
600mm
Is it best practice to have the camber going up or down when fitting joists?
Up
Down
Doesn't matter
Which of these are methods of supporting joists?
Dwarf wall
Wall pocket
Joist hanger
Steel beam
What is meant by the span of a joist?
(a)
Which of these joist types is the lightest?
Solid timber
Posi-joist
Concrete beam
RSJ
Select the benefits of using Posi-Joists
Fast install and lightweight
Allows for easy passage of services
Higher initial outlay than solid timbers
Improved structural stability
What can be applied or fitted under a joist to help protect it from rising damp
Pad stone
Rockwool insulation
DPM
Slate
Which grade of timber is better for floor joists?
C16
C24
What is the main purpose of herringbone strutting between joists?
(a)
What is the purpose of a trimmer joist?
It is designed to be cut to size as required.
They are used at openings to carry the end of one or more joists.
They are used as a method of extending shorter joists.
They are fitted around the perimeter of a building in order to fit joist hangers
